Covid-19

Authorities in the 27-nation EU are analysing another six 'probable' cases

Many countries have imposed travel bans after variant was first detected in South Africa and Botswana

Countries worry that the variant may spread fast even in vaccinated populations

Serbian tennis star’s father likens Covid vaccination rules for next year’s first Grand Slam to ‘blackmail’

Decision comes after a man who recently returned from South Africa tested positive for Covid-19

The report says globally, international tourist arrivals rose 58% between July and September

WHO designated Omicron a 'variant of concern', days after the variant was first reported

Says the variant could have 'severe consequences' in some places

US citizens do not need to be vaccinated to return home

13 people with Omicron variant came to Netherlands from South Africa, say authorities

More than 100 people were evacuated from the hotel following the incident

The outgoing government toughened measures, including a ban on Christmas markets

Restrictions on air travel from South Africa took effect on Sunday

A traveller who returned from South Africa last week tested positive for virus

WHO declared Omicron as ‘variant of concern’

China could face more than 630,000 infections a day if it dropped its zero-tolerance policies, say mathematicians

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says face masks will again be required in shops and on public transport

The variant is potentially more contagious than previous variants of the disease

The government says excellent science should be applauded and not punished

The countries include South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini, Colombo

Preliminary evidence suggests an increased risk of reinfection with this variant as compared to others

Tawaf is allowed for the non-pilgrims daily in three designated periods, says official

The situation is more serious than at any other point in this pandemic, says health minister

WHO says it would take weeks to determine how effective vaccines were against the variant

Bayern Munich have five players in quarantine ahead of their home game against Arminia Bielefeld

Govt orders for removal of carpets from mosques, masks continue to be mandatory

New variant, called B.1.1.529, has also been found in Botswana and Hong Kong

Infected person had developed symptoms 11 days after returning from a trip to Egypt via Turkey

Scientists say 'B.1.1.529' variant has a 'very unusual constellation' of mutations

Chief Tiley says Serb will be vaccinated if he opts to play 2022’s first Grand Slam

Countries with high coverage in at-risk populations should prioritise global sharing, says WHO

Region’s golf circuit has been boosted by $200 million cash injection from Australian legend Norman

Health minister urges more citizens to get jabbed to avoid the deadly infection

Says the disparities may have cost lives of ethnic minority patients during the pandemic

Many demonstrators waved Austrian flags and carried signs with slogans such as 'no to vaccination'

Crowds of several hundred rioters torched cars, threw rocks at police during the protests on Friday

Many scientists tracking the data believe it's the right time for the move — though some have expressed misgivings

Strict new restrictions will see visitors requiring negative tests, ahead of Olympics

Heavy fines being imposed on unvaccinated people

NCOC informs anti-Covid vaccination of students between age of 12 to 15 years would remain suspended till Nov 24

The outbreak is attracting attention of epidemiologists as the virus can be transmitted to humans

231 more people test positive for the virus

NCOC to hold another review on 29 November

Media reports manager as saying The National Aquatics Centre will allow ‘no more than 1,000 people’ over Covid fears

Official says CPAFFC would continue to meet Pakistan's critical needs in the future

Govts may re-impose lockdowns in the run-up to Christmas, stirring debate whether vaccines alone enough to tame Covid

The extra musicians brave the pressures of economic crisis that led dozens of colleagues to quit the band

Authorisations would come as the bloc faces a new surge in infections and hospitalisations

NCOC urges administration of second dose

Over the last three months, the daily average number of cases has fallen by 36%